How it works

Use our search bar just the way you
do your everyday web searches. However,
please note that there are some special
rules that apply to our case.

Our search is mono-language, i.e. it
works with Latin characters only. In
order not to lose the functionality for
those database entries in scripts other
than Latin, we have provided a
transcription of all Farsi, Armenian,
Assyrian, Russian and Arabic
inscriptions, using conventional standards.

Each database entry, i.e each person
recorded, is indexed with an ID. You
will discover the ID in your browser’s
address bar on opening any one entry.

You can search in the fields “First
Name” and “Last Name”. The query will
return a number of database entries
containing your search key. Given the
different transcription conventions, you
might have to try different spellings.
All returned entries will be hyperlinked
to the corresponding persons’ pages.
Just click on it to discover more.

Whenever possible we have tried to
highlight family relations among the
deceased. You will find the respective
IDs in the field “Relatives”. In order
to jump to a different entry, use your
browser’s address bar replacing the
current ID. Alternatively, go to
“Persons’ Pages” and browse the family
names that are ordered alphabetically.